Lugares para visitar en Pátzcuaro y sus alrededores

Pátzcuaro  dressed up for an event of international stature on Saturday, November 16. The prestigious  Rotterdam Symphony  and renowned  Canadian violinist Lara St. John  performed at the  Basilica of Our Lady of Health . Rotterdam Symphony Concert with Violinist Lara St. John in Pátzcuaro This first-class event reaffirms that Pátzcuaro is a first-class cultural destination. The concert was an extension of the  Morelia Music Festival , where they worked together with the Municipality of Pátzcuaro, the Basilica of Our Lady of Health, and the Association por Pátzcuaro. A.C. It was a free event, which was a real feast for classical music lovers. Rotterdam Symphony Concert with Violinist Lara St. John in Pátzcuaro The  Rotterdam Symphony  is world-renowned, and has performed in multiple festivals and concert halls. Likewise, Lara St. John is a world-class violinist, who has captivated audiences on international stages...

  Among the main attractions of  Pátzcuaro  are its history, architecture and rich cultural heritage. A place where you can enjoy all of the above is the Antiguo Colegio Jesuita  (Old Jesuit College) , today converted into a Cultural Centre where you can experience the extensive cultural life of our Magical Town. It is located on Calle de Enseñanza, two blocks  up the hill  from our Hotel Mansión Iturbe , across the street from the museum.  We  highly recommend you to visit  this historic landmark. The Old Jesuit College in Pátzcuaro When  you come to P á tzcuaro , don't miss this place ;  take the time to visit some of the temporary exhibitions, consult  the  cultural billboard  outside the front doors.  T here are constantly  changing  cultural activities  including  seminars, conferences, cinema, theatre, dance, piano, flute  and  guitar recitals ,  and much more. ...

1.  One of the great Pueblos Mágicos in Mexico is Pátzcuaro , with its lovely colonial architecture that entices all who visit – a place rich in history and culture, where ancient traditions are honored. One of the nicest colonial towns in Mexico is Pátzcuaro 2. The Plaza Vasco de Quiroga , considered one of the most beautiful squares in the Americas and one of the largest in Mexico , is surrounded by old mansions from the colonial era and leafy trees surrounding the statue of Don Vasco de Quiroga . Nestled in this special place is located our Hotel Mansión Iturbe , considered a jewel of the New Spain architecture.                                                                     View of Vasco de Quiroga Square from Hotel Mansion Iturbe It’s an ideal place to enjoy the magic of Pátzcuaro (a p...

Pátzcuaro and the Lake Region , have great artistic wealth. From the time of evangelization in the 16th century when the Franciscan monks arrived, numerous temples and monasteries were built in various communities in the region. Colonial Art at Templo de la Soledad in Tzintzuntzan, Michoacán Learn more about the unique colonial art around Lake Pátzcuaro . What began as a clash between the Spanish evangelists and Purépecha (indigenous) cultures , ended up in a cultural syncretism. Among their tasks, the evangelizers taught arts and crafts to the indigenous. The Spaniards created many painting in temples, which became a way of connecting with the indigenous on a daily basis. San Nicholas Church in Santa Fe de la Laguna at Lake Pátzcuaro Region Sculptures were also used in our region, but using a technique using corn cane paste that the Purépechas used to fashion images of their gods. This technique amazed the evangelists for its lightness, and they exported muc...